200Vehicle careClean rims with a pH-neutral wheel
cleaner.
Rims are painted and can be treated
with the same agents as the body.
Paintwork damageRectify minor paintwork damage with
a touch-up pen before rust forms.
Have more extensive damage or rust
areas repaired by a workshop.
Underbody Some areas of the vehicle underbody
have a PVC undercoating while other
critical areas have a durable
protective wax coating.
After the underbody is washed, check
the underbody and have it waxed if
necessary.
Bitumen/rubber materials could
damage the PVC coating. Have
underbody work carried out by a
workshop.
Before and after winter, wash the
underbody and have the protective
wax coating checked.Towing equipment
Do not clean the coupling ball bar with
a steam-jet or high-pressure jet
cleaner.
Interior care
Interior and upholstery Only clean the vehicle interior,
including the instrument panel fascia
and panelling, with a dry cloth or
interior cleaner.
Clean any leather upholstery with
clear water and a soft cloth. In case of
heavy soiling, use leather care.
The instrument cluster and the
displays should only be cleaned using a soft damp cloth. If necessary use aweak soap solution.
Clean fabric upholstery with a
vacuum cleaner and brush. Remove
stains with an upholstery cleaner.
Clothing fabrics may not be
colourfast. This could cause visible
discolourations, especially on light-coloured upholstery. Removable
stains and discolourations should be
cleaned as soon as possible.
Clean seat belts with lukewarm water or interior cleaner.Caution
Close Velcro fasteners as open
Velcro fasteners on clothing could
damage seat upholstery.
The same applies to clothing with
sharp-edged objects, like zips or
belts or studded jeans.
Plastic and rubber parts
Plastic and rubber parts can be
cleaned with the same cleaner as
used to clean the body. Use interior cleaner if necessary. Do not use any
other agent. Avoid solvents and petrol in particular. Do not use high-
pressure jet cleaners.
224IndexAAbsorptive Glass Mat battery .....169
Accessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 163
Adaptive forward lighting ...........110
AdBlue ................ 100, 105, 139, 203
AdBlue tank ................................ 217
Adjustable air vents ...................127
AGM battery ............................... 169
Airbag and belt tensioners ...........97
Airbag deactivation ................64, 97
Airbag label............................. 59, 64
Airbag system .............................. 59
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 128
Air conditioning system .............. 117
Air intake .................................... 128
Air recirculation ...................117, 196
Air vents...................................... 127
Alert ............................................ 104
Antifreeze ................................... 167
Antilock brake system ................ 146
Antilock brake system (ABS) .......99
Anti-theft alarm system ................38
Anti-theft bolts............................. 192
Anti-theft locking system .............. 37
Anti-theft security lock ..................25
Appearance care ........................198
Armrest ........................................ 50
Ashtrays ....................................... 90Automatic anti-dazzle ..................42
Automatic fuel cut-off ..................134
Automatic light control ...............109
Automatic locking ........................31
Autostop ............................. 133, 135
Auxiliary heater ........................... 121
B
Battery ........................................ 169
Battery discharge protection ......115
Battery, jump starting.................. 195
Belts.............................................. 55
Bench seat.................................... 76
BlueInjection ............................... 139
Bonnet ....................................... 164
Bottle holders................................ 76
Brake and clutch fluid .................203
Brake assist ............................... 147
Brake fluid .................................. 168
Brakes ............................... 146, 168
Brake system ............................... 98
Breakdown.................................. 196
Bulb replacement ....................... 173
C Capacities .................................. 217
Car Pass ...................................... 22
Catalytic converter .....................139
Central locking system ................26
Centre high-mounted brake light 175
Changing tyre and wheel size ...188
228Rear window wiper/washer .......... 87Recommended fluids and lubricants ........................ 203, 207
Refuelling ................................... 158
Registered trademarks ...............221
Remote control ............................. 22
Restraining lattice .........................81
Reversing light ........................... 176
Reversing lights .........................112
Ride control systems ..................148
Roof load ...................................... 82
Roof rack ..................................... 82
S Safety belts ................................... 55
Safety net .................................... 80
Seat adjustment ....................... 7, 48 Seat belt ........................................ 8
Seat belt reminder .......................97
Seat belts ..................................... 55
Seat folding .................................. 50
Seat heating ................................. 50
Seat position ................................ 47
Seats ............................................ 76
Selective catalytic reduction .......139
Service ............................... 128, 201
Service display ............................ 93
Service information ....................201
Service vehicle soon .................... 98
Side airbag system ......................63Sidelights.................................... 108
Side turn signal lights ................175
Sliding door .................................. 32
Sliding side door ........................... 32
Spare wheel ............................... 193
Spare wheel security tool ...........183
Speed limiter......................... 91, 153
Speedometer ............................... 91
Starting and operating ................131
Starting off ................................... 18
Starting the engine ...............18, 133
Steering ...................................... 130
Steering column controls ..............85
Steering wheel adjustment ......9, 85
Steering wheel controls ...............85
Stop engine .................................. 98
Stop-start system.......... 18, 101, 135
Storage ......................................... 73
Storage box .................................. 76
Storage compartment ...................75
Storage compartments .................73
Sun visors .................................... 45
Symbols ......................................... 4
T
Tablet holder................................. 73
Tachograph ........................ 102, 107
Tachometer ................................. 92
Tailgate ......................................... 35
Tailgate emergency release .........35Tail lights ................................... 174
Technical data ............................ 208
Temporary spare wheel ..............193
Three-point seat belt .................... 56
Toll road stickers .......................... 43
Tools .......................................... 183
Top-Tether .................................... 65
Torx key ...................................... 183
Touchscreen ............................... 102
Tow bar....................................... 160
Towing ................................ 160, 196
Towing another vehicle .............197
Towing a trailer ........................... 161
Towing eye ......................... 183, 196
Towing the vehicle .....................196
Traction Control system ............. 148
Trailer coupling ........................... 160
Trailer stability assist .................161
Trailer towing ............................. 161
Transmission ............................... 18
Tread depth ............................... 188
Trip computer ............................ 105
Trip odometer .............................. 91
Turbo engine warm-up ...............133
Turn and lane-change signals ...111
Turn signal ................................... 96
Tyre chains ................................ 189
Tyre changing ............................. 192
Tyre designations ......................184
Tyre pressure ............................ 184